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Forest bounty feeds the world

Meet some of the rural people that IFAD works with to celebrate and nurture the bounty of our forests.

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Rural futures in focus: Chad

Many of Chad’s rural people face ongoing fragility and crises. We caught up with Rachel Senn, IFAD’s Country Director for Chad, to learn more about the way forward.

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Rural Voices

Investment from Malians abroad supports farmers back home

Overseas Malians are exploring ways to invest in businesses that yield both societal impact and financial returns – and agriculture is high on the priority list.

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Rural Voices

Rural women ring in change in West Africa

Meet three women who are leading their communities towards a more prosperous and equal future.

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News

28 March 2023

After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever

Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...

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27 - 28 March 2025

IFAD at the 2025 N4G Paris Summit

The Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit is the flagship international conference on global nutrition.

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We must unlock rural women’s potential – here are 3 places to start

Empowering women and girls isn’t just a moral imperative. It’s essential for households, communities and economies to thrive in the face of global challenges.

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Life stories from Suriname and Ethiopia

Our new, in-depth “Life stories” mini-series brings to the fore stories of the rural people transforming agriculture.

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Countries in which IFAD operates

Loans and grants provided to date

US$ 24 B

People reached by ongoing IFAD-supported projects

78.6 M

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Climate and environment

The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources

Rural women

Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty

Remittances

The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development

Indigenous Peoples

With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.

Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

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Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

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IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

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